Estado nutricional de mujeres embarazadas que asisten a dos Centros de Salud Tipo C Bastión Popular y Francisco Jácome de la ciudad de Guayaquil durante periodo agosto – octubre 2024.

Abstract

Introduction: The nutritional status of pregnant mothers is a key factor in maternalfetal health, nutritional needs increase, so adequate nutrition is essential to prevent complications and favor the development of the baby. Objective: To compare the nutritional status of pregnant women attending two type C health centers in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during the period August-October 2024. Materials and Methods: Observational, analytical and cross-sectional study, carried out in a sample of 224 pregnant women over 18 years of age who received prenatal care in the selected centers. Results: Normal weight was predominant, but with differences between centers: Bastión Popular showed greater obesity (22.5% vs. 14.7%), while Francisco Jácome was more underweight (16.5% vs. 13.0%). Anemia was significant in both centers, with higher prevalence in Francisco Jácome. Conclusion: Although most of the pregnant women attended in both health centers presented a nutritional status within the normal weight range, there was a significant prevalence of obesity in the Type C Bastión Popular Health Center. In contrast, underweight was more frequent among pregnant women attended at the Francisco Jácome Maternal Health Center. . These findings underscore the importance of reinforcing nutritional intervention strategies and food education during prenatal care, with the aim of preventing and addressing nutritional disorders that can affect maternal and child health in a timely manner.